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• Truecaller Discontinues Call Recording Feature
• Jio and Airtel Offer These Reasonable Postpaid Plans For Entertainment Lovers
• Poco Watch, Poco Buds Pro Specification and Design Surface Over the Web
• Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W Specifications Surface Online, Could Arrive in May
• Private 5G Networks Will Not Hamper Revenues for Telecom Operators, Says BIF
• Alliance Broadband Has a Ton of OTT Plans, Here Are a Few Good Ones
• OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, OnePlus Nord Buds Details Revealed So Far
• BSNL Commissions One Additional 10 Gbps International Bandwidth at Agartala
• Realme GT 2 Launched in India for Very Interesting Price
• BSNL Might be Awarded Uncovered Villages Connectivity Program Says CMD: Report
• Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Launched in India, Check Price
• Airtel Payments Bank is on WhatsApp, What You Should Know
• Opinion: BSNL Can Give Serious Competition to Private Telcos, Specially Vi
• OnePlus 10 Vanilla Model Specifications Surfaces – 150W Charging, Triple Cameras and More
• Vivo S15 Pro Appears on 3C Certification Site With 66W Fast-Charging Revealed – Check Specifications
• Starlink Signs First In-Flight Wi-Fi Deal

Truecaller Discontinues Call Recording Feature Posted: 22 Apr 2022 08:13 PM PDT Truecaller, a major and popular voice calling app used by millions of users has announced that it will be discontinuing the call recording feature. This is in line with the policies that Google has announced recently. For the unaware, Google said that it wouldn't allow third-party applications to offer voice calling recording feature in Android smartphones from May 11. None of the voice call recording apps will work on Android devices from May 11. Truecaller, which allowed users to record voice calls will be removing the feature from its app. Until now, the app was offering the recording feature for free to the users. But it will be removed from the app since it is not an in-built option offered with Android smartphones. Google to Still Allow Voice Call Recording, but With In-Built System Only Google is going to allow voice calling recording via pre-loaded and in-built feature only. This means that users will still be able to record voice calls, but not with third-party applications. There are many companies that offer their smartphones with voice calling recording feature pre-loaded in their default calling app. According to a News18 report, the feature will be discontinued by Truecaller for its users. Regardless, users can still record voice calls by putting the device on loud speaker and using another phone to record to the conversation. Google wants to promote privacy and give users the peace of mind that their calls aren't recorded without their consent. Right now, the Google app which is pre-loaded on most smartphones for voice calling comes with a call recording feature but it announces to both or more parties on the call that the recording has started. This gives users the freedom to record calls but also keeps the privacy of everyone protected. This move from Google has had mixed reactions across the globe as some people are relieved while some are angry.

Jio and Airtel Offer These Reasonable Postpaid Plans For Entertainment Lovers Posted: 22 Apr 2022 06:56 PM PDT If you are looking to opt for a postpaid plan, telecom operators provide a number of postpaid plans that offer a variety of benefits. However, users need plans that not only come with a reasonable price tag but also provide additional benefits such as OTT platforms. Both Jio and Airtel provide a number of postpaid plans for their subscribers but in this article, we are going to take a look at some of the reasonable postpaid plans offered by Jio and Airtel bundled with OTT subscriptions that are apt for entertainment lovers. Jio Offers Multiple Options Jio provides multiple postpaid plans, from reasonable to expensive and almost all of the plans provided by the telco comes with an OTT subscription, whether it is cheap or expensive. For Rs 399, Jio offers a total of 75GB data per month after which users can access the internet at Rs 10/GB. The pack offers data rollover of 200GB as well as unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. Next is a Rs 599 postpaid plan offered by the telco. For Rs 599 users get a total of 100GB data along with 200GB of rollover data. After the consumption of 100GB, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan provides one additional SIM card and offers unlimited voice calls with 100 SMS/day. One of the most reasonable plans from the telco comes at a price tag of Rs 799. Jio offers up to two additional SIM cards with its Rs 799 plan. The plan offers a total of 150GB data and allows data rollover of 200GB. After the completion of 150GB data, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The most expensive family postpaid but comparatively reasonable plan from the telco comes at a price tag of Rs 999. Jio offers up to three additional SIM cards with its Rs 999 plan. The plan offers a total of 200GB data and allows data rollover of 500GB. After the completion of 200GB data, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. All the mentioned plans offer a subscription to Netflix as well as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. Moreover, the Amazon Prime Video bundled with the plans comes with a yearly subscription. Two Plans From Airtel Airtel postpaid plans are one of the country's most efficient networks and reach the remotest corner of India. Even though there are many expensive options, the telco offers two reasonable plans that provide OTT subscriptions. The first plan on the list is Infinity Family Plan 499 which happens to be a bestseller as well. At a price tag of Rs 499, Airtel offers 75GB monthly data with rollover up to 200 GB along with unlimited calls including local, STD and roaming. Users get 1 regular SIM with this plan as well along with 100 SMS per day. This is also a platinum pack and thus users get access to Airtel Thanks Platinum rewards which include Amazon Prime membership for 1 year at no extra cost as well as Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership for 1 year at no extra cost. The other benefits include Airtel X-stream App premium, Wynk premium and more. The other plan on the list is Family Infinity 999 Plan offered by Airtel. At a cost of Rs 999 users can get 150 GB monthly data with rollover up to 200 GB along with unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. With the subscription of this plan, users get 1 regular SIM and 2 free Add-on regular voice connections for family members. The Airtel Thanks Platinum rewards with this plan are the same as the Infinity Family Plan 499.

Poco Watch, Poco Buds Pro Specification and Design Surface Over the Web Posted: 22 Apr 2022 09:31 AM PDT The popular smartphone manufacturer Poco is planning to launch its first smartwatch in India. The company is aiming to expand its portfolio by introducing other products in the Indian market along with smartphones. Poco has been working on introducing its IoT products in India and other countries which has been delayed because of the pandemic. This includes one of the smartwatches which will be introduced this year with the moniker Poco Watch. The brand hasn't shared any official details regarding the launch of its first smartwatch, however, a report from Digit in collaboration with tipster OnLeaks has shared the key specifications of the Poco Watch. Moreover, the tipster has also revealed the design render images of the Poco Buds Pro which is also expected to arrive in 2022. Poco Watch Specifications The upcoming Poco Watch will come with a similar design as Redmi Watch 2 Lite but the specifications will be very different. The wearable is expected to arrive with a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with a slight curve around the edges and will offer a 360×320 pixel resolution. The device will also have a button on the right side of the watch to go through the user interface on the device. Just like most of the smartwatches available on the market, Poco Watch will come with a number of health and fitness-related features. A design render for the wearable suggests that the smartwatch will have a colourful watch face with stats for total steps and other fitness aspects. The device will also have an optical heart rate sensor and a blood oxygen (SpO2) sensor. The smartwatch will also have a 5ATM rating for water resistance. The smartwatch will feature a 225mAh battery. Poco smartwatch will be available in Black, Blue, and Ivory colour options. Poco Buds Pro The brand is also planning to introduce Poco Buds Pro ( Genshin Impact Edition), the design images of which have been revealed. The images show that Poco Buds Pro earbuds and the charging case will come in a red colour option. The earbuds have an in-ear design and the earbuds have a silicon top for better grip. The earbuds are claimed to have a battery life of 28 hours and will feature 35dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W Specifications Surface Online, Could Arrive in May Posted: 22 Apr 2022 08:19 AM PDT The Chinese smartphone brand Vivo launched its first T-series device – the Vivo T1 5G in India back in February. This mid-range smartphone was priced under Rs 20,000 and came with a fashionable design and also featured Android 12 out of the box. Recent rumours have suggested that the brand is soon going to launch Vivo T1 Pro 5G smartphone in India. Now a new report from India Today suggests that the brand will also introduce a Vivo T1 44W smartphone along with the Vivo T1 Pro 5G. Let's find out more. Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W Specs Both Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W are expected to be launched in May and the T1 Pro 5G will be the highlight of the launch event. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. The smartphone is likely to feature a 64-megapixel super night camera suggesting that the phone will have a high-quality low light photography feature available. It has been previously revealed that Vivo T1 Pro will feature a 66W fast charging and will arrive with an 8 layer liquid cooling system. The device will feature an AMOLED display with 1300nits of brightness. Vivo T1 44W will be placed below the Vivo T1 5G handset in the lineup. The upcoming smartphone will be a budget offering and will be priced somewhere around Rs 15,000. The handset is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset and will come with an AMOLED display but with different specs than Vivo T1 Pro. Similar to Vivo T1, the T1 44W might also feature 18W fast charging support as well as could be backed by a 5000mAh battery. In addition to this, both the upcoming smartphones – Vivo T1 Pro and Vivo T1 44W will operate on Funtouch OS based on Android 12. The report suggests that the smartphone will be available for sale via Flipkart and other e-commerce platforms. As mentioned above, Vivo T1 44W could be priced around Rs 15,000 whereas the Vivo T1 Pro 5G could have a price tag somewhere in the range of Rs 25,000.

Private 5G Networks Will Not Hamper Revenues for Telecom Operators, Says BIF Posted: 22 Apr 2022 07:36 AM PDT The Broadband India Forum (BIF) in a statement has discredited the rumours suggesting that the telecom sector will witness a loss in revenues and has said that private 5G captive networks will lead to increased productivity for the enterprises and drive better revenues for the telecom service providers. The president of BIF, T V Ramachandran in a letter to Department of Telecommunications (DoT) secretary, K Rajaraman said that telcos will receive a good portion of the revenue from the private network services which will include voice and data communications. TRAI's Recommendations According to a report from ET Telecom, Ramachandran stated that Captive usage in the current situation would only contribute a minor share in processes/applications like robotics, automation, etc., due to challenges in delivering the required SLAs through public networks. He added that because of this, the speculated loss in revenues for telcos via enterprise services is a misplaced one. The recent recommendations provided by TRAI have been strongly opposed by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents Jio, Airtel and Vi. COAI has argued that allowing enterprises to set up private networks will kill the 5G business case for them. Recent recommendations from TRAI suggest administrative allocation of the 5G spectrum on demand for private enterprise networks through a publicised online portal-based process. Telcos have stated that if the government accepts the proposal recommended by TRAI, the telecom operators could lose a huge chunk of revenue in their 5G enterprise endeavours. They put forward the case that revenue loss to such an extent won't justify capital expenditure in setting up 5G networks. BIF which represents Cisco, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Facebook-owner Meta, Qualcomm and Intel among its key members, on the other hand, stated in the letter that A public telecom network set up by a telecom licensee would necessarily have to be one which optimises the various needs of a diverse population. It would be 'tunable' to a limited extent to meet specific enterprise 'QoS' needs. The latest recommendations from TRAI on 5G pricing suggest that private enterprises directly obtain a 5G spectrum from the government and establish their own captive wireless private network (CWPNs), permission/license for which can be acquired via a “light touch’ online portal-based regime.”

Alliance Broadband Has a Ton of OTT Plans, Here Are a Few Good Ones Posted: 22 Apr 2022 06:08 AM PDT While popular service providers like Jio and BSNL offer broadband plans with added benefits of OTT and more, some of the lesser-known ISPs such as Alliance Broadband offer plans that are not so different. Alliance Broadband bundles OTT subscriptions with its packs as well completely free of cost. While there are multiple plans offered by the ISP with OTT access, mentioned below are a select few broadband plans from Alliance that offer great value. Alliance Broadband Plans with OTT Alliance broadband offers a 100 Mbps plan called ENTRY which is the most basic plan in its portfolio. The ENTRY plan offers 100 Mbps of connectivity speed at a price tag of Rs 700 per month. The pack comes with access to three-month Amazon Prime along with other OTT platforms such as Eros Now, Zee5 Premium, Sony LIV and more. Users can also pay the charges for six months upfront with this plan. Alliance provides a 150 Mbps broadband plan called 'Cruise'. Users can get the 'Cruise pack' that offers 150 Mbps speed at a price tag of Rs 1,000 per month. The ISP offers truly unlimited broadband plans and no data limit is levied. However, with the 150 Mbps plan users have to pay the charges for six months upfront. Moreover, the 150 Mbps plan from Alliance Broadband comes with access to three-month Amazon Prime along with other OTT platforms such as Eros Now, Zee5 Premium, Sony LIV and more. The service provider also provides a 400 Mbps broadband plan called Flash+. The Flash+ pack from the ISP comes at a price tag of Rs 2,600 a month and offers 400 Mbps of connectivity speed. Users get free Amazon Prime along with this plan with every month's recharge. Other OTT subscriptions bundled up with this plan include Eros Now, Zee5 Premium, Sony LIV and more. Lastly, Alliance Broadband offers a 1 Gbps plan called GIGABLAST. The GIGABLAST pack from the ISP comes at a monthly cost of Rs 7,000 and offers 1024 Mbps of speed. Just like the above plan users get free Amazon Prime along with this plan with every month's recharge. Other added OTT subscriptions include Eros Now, Zee5 Premium, Sony LIV and more. It is to be noted that all these plans are based on the city of Kolkata and might differ elsewhere in the country.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, OnePlus Nord Buds Details Revealed So Far Posted: 22 Apr 2022 05:34 AM PDT OnePlus is going to launch multiple new products in its event scheduled for April 28, 2022. Some of these products will be the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and the OnePlus Nord Buds. It will be the first time users will see the 'Nord' branded TWS (truly wireless stereo) earphones from OnePlus, while most of us know what we can expect from the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite as an overall device. The launch of both the products is just two days away, but some of their specifications are already revealed. Let's check them out. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Confirmed Specifications Not all the specifications of both the devices are out yet, but the company has confirmed some of them. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is confirmed to feature a 5000mAh battery along with support for 33W fast-charging. With this device, OnePlus said that the battery of the device could go from 0% to 50% in only 30 minutes. Further, it has also been revealed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will feature an AI triple-camera setup at the rear with a 64MP primary sensor. OnePlus Nord Buds Confirmed Specifications OnePlus Nord Buds are expected to be the most affordable TWS earphones from OnePlus to date. It could go along the lines of the Oppo Enco Buds, but it is too early to say that. OnePlus confirmed that the Nord Buds will feature 12.4mm large dynamic bass drivers with improved bass reproduction and crystal clear sound, which will help it differentiate from the ones that already exist in the market. Along with these two products, the OnePlus 10R 5G, which is expected to be the rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace, will also launch in India. The device is confirmed to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC with 150W and 80W (two variants) charging support. The launch event will take place on April 28, 7 PM IST.

BSNL Commissions One Additional 10 Gbps International Bandwidth at Agartala Posted: 22 Apr 2022 04:19 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) recently commissioned additional 10 Gbps International Bandwidth for internet connectivity at Agartala through Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. The development took place on April 21, 2022. With this, users in Agartala will face less network congestion, and the latency of the network connection will also reduce. This will help people living in Meghalaya and other North-Eastern states of the country to experience better internet. It is worth noting that back on November 26, 2021, BSNL had commissioned one 10 Gbps International Bandwidth in Agartala. With this additional 10G International Bandwidth, the state-run telco will help the people living in the area to experience better internet speeds and overall performance. USOF Is Providing Subsidy for the Project for Three Years The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is providing BSNL with a subsidy or support of 80% for a three year period for the two 10G International Bandwidth commissioned in Agartala. High-speed internet access will allow the area/region to see the establishment of new software parks and high-speed data centres for business purposes in the North-Eastern states. This will directly benefit the citizens’ living, thereby allowing them access to various e-services such as e-health, e-education, e-commerce, e-governance, e-banking, etc. This will also help in boosting the employment rates and tourism in the area/region. For the unaware, USOF is a fund set up by the government to help with providing network connectivity in rural and backward regions of India. The fund is under the administration of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). BSNL is hopeful of getting more USOF backed projects in the future as it is the only telco in the country that will be using equipment designed and developed locally. BSNL was working with the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) to develop local network equipment for deploying 4G all over India.

Realme GT 2 Launched in India for Very Interesting Price Posted: 22 Apr 2022 03:58 AM PDT Realme GT 2, which had already arrived in the China market, has now been launched in India. The smartphone is the new flagship from Realme in India and is quite affordable when compared to other smartphones donning the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. While Snapdragon 888 SoC isn't the flagship chipset anymore, it is quite powerful and can be a significant difference-maker where the performance is concerned. Realme GT 2 Specifications in India Realme GT 2 comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and is coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and support for 1300nits of maximum brightness. The display of the device can support up to 120Hz of refresh rate and will run on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. There's a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor along with an ultra-wide-angle sensor and a macro sensor. For selfies, users get a 16MP sensor at the front. There's a 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone with support for 65W fast charging. Realme isn't offering this device with wireless charging support. Let's take a look at its price. Realme GT 2 Price in India The Realme GT 2 has been launched in two different memory variants in India. The base variant comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage for Rs 34,999, while the superior variant comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for Rs 38,999. It will be available in three colours – Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black. Users purchasing the device with an HDFC Bank card will be eligible to get an instant discount of Rs 5,000. This would reduce the price of the base and the superior variant to Rs 29,999 and Rs 33,999. At this price, the Realme GT 2 can be a good option for people looking for an affordable flagship-like device.

BSNL Might be Awarded Uncovered Villages Connectivity Program Says CMD: Report Posted: 22 Apr 2022 02:09 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) might be awarded the uncovered villages connectivity program by the Indian government. This could be in line with the Government of India's (GoI) campaign of Aatmanirbhar Bharat for promoting local technology. Pravin Kumar Purwar, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), BSNL, told ET Telecom that BSNL had sent a proposal to the GoI regarding the same. Purwar is hopeful of a positive response as the GoI itself wants to promote local technology and make India self-reliant. There are still more than 20,000 villages that are uncovered with connectivity in India at the moment. These villages don't have access to basic telecom or digital connectivity services. The GoI already has a reserve pool of Rs 58,000 crore in the name of USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) for the same. BSNL Will Do the Project in a Time Bound Manner Purwar told the publication that the government is pretty serious, and he is hopeful that the project will be given to BSNL as the telco will look to complete it in a time-bound manner. It is worth noting that Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two of the top private telecom companies in India, were recently awarded a project to deploy 4779 telecom sites by the USOF (under the administration of the Department of Telecommunications), which has an outlay of Rs 6,466 crore. BSNL already has experience in working and deploying telecom networks in difficult terrains and the rural areas of the country and thus is looking to get the USOF projects in the near future. Back in 2016, BSNL had executed and deployed an LWE-I mobile network initiative, backed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) across ten different states. What was special about this project was that BSNL completed it within a record 18 months. However, in the previous year, the LWE-II program was awarded to private telecom operators while BSNL was ignored. Purwar stressed the fact that there is no other telecom operator in the country like BSNL that is deploying indigenous technology.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Launched in India, Check Price Posted: 22 Apr 2022 01:34 AM PDT Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M53 5G in India with a MediaTek chipset meant for semi-mid-range smartphones. The Galaxy M53 5G comes with a decent display and has a quad-camera setup with a 108MP primary sensor. There's a pretty big battery inside the device, and it is the successor to the Galaxy M52 5G, which launched in India last year. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Specifications Samsung Galaxy M53 5G has launched in India with a 6.7-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. There's Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top, and the device will run on One 4.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Users can expand the RAM by up to an additional 8GB with Samsung's 'RAM PLUS' feature. As mentioned above, the smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 108MP primary sensor, 2MP depth sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. At the front, there's a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calling. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. The Galaxy M53 5G packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Let's take a look at the price of the device. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Price in India Samsung Galaxy M53 5G will be available in two memory variants in India. The base variant will come with 6GB+128GB for Rs 23,999 and the superior variant will come with 8GB+128GB for Rs 25,999. Samsung said the pricing is inclusive of a Rs 2500 instant discount for ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The smartphone will be available in Green and Blue colour options in India. Its first sale will start on April 29, 2022, from 12 PM via the Amazon India website. Select M series users will also get an additional discount of Rs 2,000 on the purchase of Galaxy M53 5G, said Samsung.

Airtel Payments Bank is on WhatsApp, What You Should Know Posted: 22 Apr 2022 12:19 AM PDT Airtel Payments Bank, one of the most successful online payments banks in India, is available for customers directly on WhatsApp for banking services. If opening the application on your smartphone is a hassle, don't worry; you can do online banking with Airtel Payments Bank directly through WhatsApp. To get started, just text a 'Hi' on '8800688006'. Top Features of WhatsApp Banking With Airtel Payments Bank One of the most appreciated features of online banking with WhatsApp is that you don't have to worry about the service going down. Even on holidays, the online banking service will be available for you via WhatsApp. The company promises 24/7 banking via WhatsApp. Everything is end-to-end encrypted to keep things safe. Further, there are no delays in responding to the customer. Be it banking services, buying gift cards and gold, FASTag services, loans, recharges and bill payments, you can do it all via WhatsApp with Airtel Payments Bank. Your account information is not shared with anyone, and you also don't need to enter any confidential information such as a PIN on WhatsApp. Customers aren't charged anything extra for leveraging WhatsApp to do online banking services with Airtel Payments Bank. Even when you are not an Airtel Payments Bank customer, you can use the WhatsApp chatbot of the company to get answers to any queries you have. All you need to do to get started is text 'hi' on the number above. You also don't need to explicitly register on WhatsApp for Airtel Payments Bank. You can just send a 'hi' on the number above, and things will start rolling for you. The chat will have a green verified sign on the profile to help you identify that you are chatting with a legitimate business account of Airtel Payments Bank. If you want to stop receiving alerts on WhatsApp from Airtel Payments Bank, just type 'Stop' and send in the chat. That should be enough. If you have unsubscribed but want to subscribe again, you can send a 'hi' again on the number mentioned above.

Opinion: BSNL Can Give Serious Competition to Private Telcos, Specially Vi Posted: 21 Apr 2022 11:32 PM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has millions of loyal fans and customers. Even though the telco doesn't have 4G networks present across India, it has been able to add new active users for two consecutive months. During the same period, Vi (Vodafone Idea) has lost users. If BSNL is adding new active users when it doesn't have 4G networks, things might go more favourably for the state-run telecom company when it finally launches 4G. BSNL is expected to launch 4G in 2022 itself. Things have not been very easy for BSNL all the time. The Government of India (GoI) had made it mandatory for the telco to source its equipment for 4G from local companies only. But there were no Indian companies that had experience in this field with proven technologies. Thus, BSNL first had to partner with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to generate proof of concept (PoC). The process took way longer than it was supposed to. There was approximately a delay of five months than the original date for finishing the 4G PoC with TCS. However, BSNL didn't waste all this time. As per a C-DoT ( Centre for Development of Telematics) official, BSNL was also working on 5G NSA (non-standalone) with 4G. The state-run telco is not expected to take very long to launch 5G NSA as well. In terms of revenues, BSNL will earn from 5G without rolling it out to customers. BSNL is expected to lease out its mobile towers to the private telcos for adding capacity for 5G. The infrastructure requirement for 5G is multiple times denser than with 4G. While the telcos can build these tower sites themselves, it will be a time-consuming process and one that will also involve a lot of money. Vi Customers Can Potentially Go to BSNL No one knows just how good BSNL's 4G networks will be. There are a lot of problems with the mobile network service of BSNL currently. Thus, with 4G, before experiencing what it is like, making any comments right now would be immature. However, it is worth considering that if Vi customers want to shift to a more affordable alternative, they will soon have both BSNL and Jio as options for 4G services. Vi has been losing active wireless subscribers while BSNL is adding them. There's a clear indication that people are leaving Vi network and shifting to other operators. Vi needs to arrest the subscriber churn rate to ensure that it can stay in the competition for long. Just a higher average revenue per user (ARPU) figure isn't going to cut it for the telco and its investors. BSNL to Start 4G Trials in Kerala in August 2022 BSNL is expected to start 4G trials in four districts of Kerala from August 2022. According to a report from TheHindu, BSNL is looking to go ahead with a state-wide launch of 4G in December 2022. The company has already got the approval of using 800 towers for 4G trials in the four districts including Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Kannur.

OnePlus 10 Vanilla Model Specifications Surfaces – 150W Charging, Triple Cameras and More Posted: 21 Apr 2022 10:27 PM PDT OnePlus 9 Now that the OnePlus 10 Pro has been unveiled, the brand will introduce its OnePlus 10 sometime later in 2022 which will come as a successor to the OnePlus 9 introduced last year. A new report from Digit India in collaboration with known tipster OnLeaks shares the specification details for the upcoming vanilla OnePlus 10. The flagship smartphone which might be priced somewhere in the range of Rs 50,000 arrives with pretty solid specs. Let's find out more. OnePlus 10 Expected Specs According to the report, the OnePlus 10 base model will come featuring a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected that the smartphone will have LTPO 2.0 backplane technology which can adapt the refresh rate between 1Hz to 120Hz. The report suggests that OnePlus is currently developing two variants simultaneously – one with Qualcomm chipset and the other with MediaTek chipset. The company is yet to decide which variant will be mass-produced. OnePlus is reportedly working on a variant with a next-gen Qualcomm chipset which is going to be Snapdragon 8 Gen1+ and the other with MediaTek 9000 chipset. The processor on the device could be paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone will most likely run on OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. Talking about the camera module, the OnePlus 10 base model will come featuring a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary sensor along with a 16MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The front of the smartphone could feature a 32MP selfie camera. The previous iteration – The onePlus 9 came featured a 48MP primary camera, along with 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The device lacked OIS but featured Hasselblad colour calibration which is most likely will be given to OnePlus 10 cameras as well. The smartphone could be backed by a 4800mAh battery with support for massive 150W fast charging support. OnePlus 10 is possibly going to be the first flagship device from the brand without the alert slider.

Vivo S15 Pro Appears on 3C Certification Site With 66W Fast-Charging Revealed – Check Specifications Posted: 21 Apr 2022 09:20 PM PDT The Chinese smartphone brand Vivo is gearing up for the launch of the Vivo S15 series in its domestic market and will be introducing Vivo S15e on April 25. The lineup will also consist of the Vivo S15 base model and Vivo S15 Pro which will arrive later. There is no launch date available for Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro as of now, however, in a new development, Vivo S15 Pro has been spotted at the 3C certification site revealing some details. Let's find out more. Vivo S15 Pro 3C Listing and Other Specs Vivo S15 Pro is a premium smartphone and has made an appearance on the 3C certification site. The listing suggests that the smartphone will come with the model number V2203A. Furthermore, the listing also informs us about the charging details of the handset. Based on the certification site, Vivo S15 Pro will come featuring 66W fast charging out of the box. Based on the previously shared information, Vivo S15 Pro will come featuring an OLED panel that will carry support for a high refresh rate and the screen of the device will most likely have curved edges. A tipster also revealed that the Vivo S15 Pro model will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset and will feature 80W charging support, although the new listing suggests otherwise when it comes to charging tech. Vivo S15 Pro will come with a 50MP primary camera on the back and will have additional features such as NFC, an IR blaster, and a linear motor. On the other hand, recent the device was spotted at TENAA certification according to which it will come featuring a 6.62-inch display and will have an AMOLED display along with support for a 90Hz or a 120Hz refresh rate support. The device will run on Android 12 out of the box with Origin OS Ocean on top. The listing also suggested that the smartphone will be backed by a 4400mAh battery. TENAA listing also suggests a triple rear camera setup at the back headlined by a 50MP camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro shooter. Vivo S15 Pro could feature up to 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage.

Starlink Signs First In-Flight Wi-Fi Deal Posted: 21 Apr 2022 08:11 PM PDT Starlink, a SpaceX owned satellite communications (satcom) company, has signed its first in-flight Wi-Fi deal. JSX, a semi-private jet service, will be purchasing in-flight Wi-Fi service from Starlink. The deal involves 100 aircraft to be equipped with Starlink terminals. The value of the partnership is unknown at the moment. Internet on commercial airlines will be one of the biggest advantages of satellite broadband services. Other satcom companies are also trying to do the same. Elon Musk tweeted back in 2021 that Starlink is in talks with multiple airlines to install its terminals on their aircraft for providing in-flight Wi-Fi service. In a statement, the jet service company JSX has clarified that the in-flight Wi-Fi will not be charged to the JSX customers. Further, JSX said that there would be no legacy systems in place, such as requiring to log in to access the internet and more. According to a Reuters report, SpaceX has sought regulatory approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to operate Starlink on shipping vessels and airplanes. Starlink Had Tested In-Flight Wi-Fi Service With Delta Delta Air Lines, a major U.S. airline, has reportedly tested the services of Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity. Musk had already said that he hoped to get the Starlink license for aircraft including Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 because they carry most of the people in commercial flights. In-flight internet connectivity is one of the best use cases of satcom services. But according to an industry expert, installing a terminal inside the aircraft after it has already been built is an expensive affair for airlines. It is more economical and suited for the business of the airlines when they get the terminal installed while the aircraft is in the process of manufacturing. In the future, we might see every aircraft coming with a satellite terminal to provide internet in the air.

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